Black Mountain, located in the heart of Black Mountain Open Space Park, is home to one of the most inspiring observation points in Central San Diego. The Miner’s Ridge Loop Trail takes hikers along a winding path that gradually ascends to the 1554 foot summit of Black Mountain Peak. If it’s a quick, easy hike with big payoffs that you’re looking for, then you can’t do much better than Black Mountain.
Black Mountain trail info.
- Distance: 4.25 miles (one way)
- Hiking time: 2 hours
- Type: Out and back
- Elevation gain: 750’
- Difficulty: 5/10 (distance)
- Elevation: 1544’
- Rank on 100 peaks list: 92/100
- Usage: Hiking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Dogs allowed, Good for kids
- When to go: All year
- Agency: San Diego Park & Recreation
Map & directions for Black Mountain
- Trail map
- Directions to trailhead (via Google Maps)
Related posts
Additional links & resources
- Article:Â San Diego Reader
- Trail report:Â 100Peaks.com
- Trail report:Â HikingSDCounty.com
Photos of Black Mountain
Robb is a native San Diegan and avid hiker, backpacker, and picture taker. He created Getgo Outdoors with the goal of giving back to the outdoor community and inspiring others to get outdoors.
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